Enrollment
369
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, OR
Ladd Acres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ladd Acres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301201
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladd Acres Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #9 of 18
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladd Acres Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladd Acres Elementary School ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ladd Acres Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ladd Acres Elementary School
Ladd Acres Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 369 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hillsboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Quatama Elementary School (483 students): Ladd Acres Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.3:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside Ladd Acres Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ladd Acres Elementary School compares
Ladd Acres Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Ladd Acres Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes Ladd Acres Elementary School.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ladd Acres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladd Acres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Quatama Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Orenco Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 18:1 students per teacher
Witch Hazel Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
City View Charter School
Standard public school
409 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Imlay Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ladd Acres Elementary School
How many students attend Ladd Acres Elementary School?
Ladd Acres Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladd Acres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladd Acres Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ladd Acres Elementary School?
31.4% of students at Ladd Acres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladd Acres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ladd Acres Elementary School is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladd Acres Elementary School?
Ladd Acres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ladd Acres Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladd Acres Elementary School ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Ladd Acres Elementary School a good school?
Ladd Acres Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Ladd Acres Elementary School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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